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== Introduction to Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) == | == Introduction to Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) - Wilson == | ||
== Clinical Relevance == | == Clinical Relevance & Relevant Anatomy == | ||
Pathophysiology of AS and how it cause various signs and symptoms | |||
== Hydrotherapy - Joe == | |||
include more variations of aquatic/hydrotherapy | |||
== Hydrotherapy == | |||
==== What is Hydrotherapy? ==== | ==== What is Hydrotherapy? ==== | ||
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==== Types of Hydrotherapy ==== | ==== Types of Hydrotherapy ==== | ||
== Benefits of Hydrotherapy | == Benefits and Evidence for effectiveness of Hydrotherapy for AS symptoms of Hydrotherapy - Nico == | ||
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explain how hydrotherapy help as compared to land-based | |||
== Barriers and contraindications to the use of Hydrotherapy for the management of AS - Harrison (barriers) == | |||
== Barriers and contraindications to the use of Hydrotherapy for the management of AS == | |||
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===== Outcome measures ===== | ===== Outcome measures ===== | ||
===== Case Study ===== | |||
Mr John (sufferer of AS) | |||
== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == |
Revision as of 17:47, 17 May 2022
Original Editors - Harrison Chipchase
Top Contributors - Wilson Gay, Angeliki Chorti, Harrison Chipchase, Lucy Olivia Thomas, Khloud Shreif, Nico Pennant, Kim Jackson and Cindy John-Chu
Introduction to Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) - Wilson[edit | edit source]
Clinical Relevance & Relevant Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Pathophysiology of AS and how it cause various signs and symptoms
Hydrotherapy - Joe[edit | edit source]
include more variations of aquatic/hydrotherapy
What is Hydrotherapy?[edit | edit source]
Types of Hydrotherapy[edit | edit source]
Benefits and Evidence for effectiveness of Hydrotherapy for AS symptoms of Hydrotherapy - Nico[edit | edit source]
Benefits of hydrotherapy:
stiffness, pain, risk of developing a stooped posture and fatigue are all issues associated with AS.
Hydrotherapy can be beneficial as:
- The warmth and the buoyancy make stretches more effective
- It’s less painful
- It’s easier to stay upright because the effect of gravity is less
- It requires less physical effort
- Afterwards you usually have a really good night’s sleep
- Water can act as resistance to help strengthen muscles
- Can provide shock absorption
(National axial spondylitis association)
Patient experience studies:
(Martin et al., 2018)
250 members of the national axial spondylitis association (NASS) completed an online survey on the patients’ experience of hydrotherapy. From thematic analysis of the questionnaires, five themes emerged.
1.Emotional well being : Patients described greater control over their condition when exercising in water
2. Exercise behaviour : patients often performed a wider variety of exercises including challenging exercises that they would not usually attempt on land
3. Group effect : patients described a sense of motivational support when exercising with others in a group
4. Professional support : Patients cited the benefit of hydrotherapy sessions led by a physiotherapist who shared their expertise and discussed problems.
5 - Pool Environment: Patients described gains from non-impact exercise and weightlessness in the water. The warmer pool temperature was stated as a reason for the benefits obtained.
Hydrotherapy was shown to be most beneficial for improving pain relief, mood, quality of life stiffness and flare management, but less beneficial for improving sleep quality and fatigue.
Randomised control trial:
(Dundar et al., 2014)
A total of 69 patients (58 male and 11 female) completed the study. Patients were randomly allocated to a land exercise or aquatic exercise group. The study found that both groups showed significant improvements in their symptoms. However, improvement in VAS score, bodily pain, general health and social functioning were greater in the aquatic exercise group.
explain how hydrotherapy help as compared to land-based
Barriers and contraindications to the use of Hydrotherapy for the management of AS - Harrison (barriers)[edit | edit source]
Absolute Contraindications | Relative Contraindications | Precautions | Considerations |
Acute Systemic Illness | Irradiated Skin during course of radiotherapy | Incontinence of urine/faeces | Shortness of breath with exertion (unfit or if any other causes) |
Pyrexia | Known aneurysm | Gross obesity | Vertigo/nausea/blackouts |
Acute vomiting or diarrhoea | Open wounds | Epilepsy | Multiple Sclerosis (especially those with high sensitivity to high temperatures) |
Medical Instability following an acute episode | Unstable diabetes | Haemophilia | Communication problems |
Proven chlorine or bromine allergy | Thyroid Deficiency | Widespread MRSA | Dermal sensitivity due to sanitising agents/Psoriasis |
Resting Angina | Neutropaenia | Hypotension | Verruca/Tinea Pedia |
Shortness of Breath at rest | Oxygen Dependency | Renal Failure | Boisterous, unpredictable or aggressive behaviour |
Uncontrolled cardiac failure/paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea | Weight in excess of the evacuation equipment’s limit | Poor Skin integrity or open/surgical wounds | Contact lenses and conjunctivitis |
Open, infected wounds | Pregnancy if water temperature exceeds 35°C | Hearing aids/grommets | |
Known HIV positive and Hepatitis C patients – not to enter pool during menstruation | Invasive tubes in situ | Impaired sensation/vision/hearing |
Hydrotherapy Exercise and Prescription[edit | edit source]
Exercise[edit | edit source]
According to the NICE guidelines, individualised structured exercise programme could include:
· Stretching, strengthening and postural exercises
· Deep breathing exercises
· Spinal extension exercises
· Range-of-motion exercises from cervical down to lumbar spine
· Aerobic exercises
· Elements of hydrotherapy as an adjunct therapy for improving pain and functional outcomes
Prescription[edit | edit source]
In terms of Exercise Prescription several key things of note:
· Consider the most appropriate time for activity as symptoms may vary across the day (particularly in the morning)
· Place emphasis on warm-ups due to stiffness being a major concern for people with AS
· Range-of motion exercises should work along all the spinal segments towards its end-range, however ensure that it is tolerable and comfortable
· Emphasis can be placed on spinal extension due to the nature of the condition
· Important to remind participants about their posture throughout the session
· Avoid doing flexibility exercises right before strengthening or cardiovascular exercises due to the inhibition of muscular activities (cite)
· Strengthening of extensor muscles and flexibility in flexor muscles are preferred
· For strengthening: focus on low weight, high repetition movements with 2-3 sets progress by increasing number of sets as strength improve
· Cardiovascular exercise intensities are dependent on the level of fitness of the individual, a recommended 30 minutes session of moderate intensity for five times a week is recommended and progressed as appropriate (NICE…)
Recommendation from the ACSM includes:
Frequency | Intensity | Time | Type | Resistance | Flexibility |
5 or more days a week of moderate exercise OR
3-5 days a week of moderate and vigorous exercises |
Moderate or vigorous (measure | At least 30 minutes of continuous or accumulated exercises (10-minute bouts) | Aerobic exercises in body positions that are well tolerated | 2-3 days per week
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2-3 days per week
10-30s for most adults 30-60s for elderly |
Outcome measures[edit | edit source]
Case Study[edit | edit source]
Mr John (sufferer of AS)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
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